Generations Program Director - Heartis Suwanee

Integral Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care and lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company, which was built on our “Culture Keepers,” employees thousands of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent experiences for our residents. 

The Generations Program Director (Memory Care Director) is responsible for on-site coordination of all clinical, programming and staffing aspects of the Generations Program at the Community.  This includes pre-admission assessments and decision-making, resident programming, staffing, staff-training and supervision.  Assist the resident and their family in maintaining the physical and emotional health of the residents.  Liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations (to include the local Alzheimer’s Association Chapter) and other health related service agencies to provide care to the residents.  Hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise department staff in accordance with company policy.  Make recommendations to the Executive Director with respect to staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations.  This position is for Generations units with thirty (30) or more residents. 

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Generations unit at the community, as well as it programs and activities, in accordance with the Federal and State policies governing dementia resident care through personal on-site oversight.
• Interview, hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise department staff in accordance with the company policy.  Recruitment and selection should focus on qualified candidates with interest in care and management of individuals with dementia.  Make recommendations to the Executive Director with respect to staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Coordinate departmental schedule and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with resident needs, company standards, policies, procedures, budgets and state law.
• Oversees continuing education programs for caregivers serving dementia residents, as regulated by company policy, Federal and State licensing requirements.
• Conduct orientation for new members of the department to ensure that all associates are knowledgeable of the goals, policies and procedures for the department.
• Arrange for coverage of job duties within the department during associate absences either through delegation or personal completion of duties.
• Assume role as Vibrant Life Coordinator until Generations (Memory Care) unit/community has attained a proper number of residents to warrant the hiring of a designated Vibrant Life Assistant for Generations residents.
• Ability and willingness to drive community vehicle/van and obtain commercial driver’s license if required by vehicle/van capacity.
• Conduct and coordinate the completion of resident assessment for the Generations program in accordance with current rules, regulations, guidelines and company policies that govern resident assessment; administer pre-admission and periodic assessments to all residents and monitor changes in status.  Ensure that an initial resident assessment is completed prior to each resident’s move-in date and a comprehensive care plan is completed upon move-in.  Provide reassessments on a regular basis.
• Conduct interviews and personal observations on a continual basis of the residents to alert the Executive Director, family and others of changes in the physical or emotional health of the resident.  Conduct monthly service plan meeting.
• Complete all required data entry into the resident care system to ensure maintenance of resident care information.  Ensure that all documents required are timely and thoroughly maintained in the resident care system and assignment sheets are completed timely and all required documentation has been completed.
• Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
• Act as Generations (Memory Care Director) manager and resource person for the residents and their families. Contact physicians, family and others to obtain specific orders for care and represent the property to professional personnel, residents and the community.
• Conduct community tours and promote the community to members of the public.
• Supports administration in referral development and maintaining high census.
• Participate in property surveys (inspections) made by authorized governmental agencies.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards.  Responsible for coordinating special provisions for the safety of residents with special needs, i.e., visual deficits, hearing loss.
• Perform fire and safety procedures when needed to assure resident/staff safety.
• Maintain inventory of needed supplies.
• Participate in daily “Stand-Up” meetings to communicate key issues within the department.
• Assist in the budget preparation for the department and monitor department costs on a day-to-day basis.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in dementia-specific care.  Recognize and respond to changes in the dementia care industry and respond appropriately.
• Performs day-to-day clerical work connected with the position.
• Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
• Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prefer two years of college in gerontology, nursing, social work or related health or human service field or a licensed professional.
• Prefer two (2) years experience providing residential care to the elderly or similar experience with specialized dementia care programs.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Integral offers a comprehensive benefit package.  

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.   Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

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